Built in 2012 with funding support from NSW Government’s Climate Change Fund, the scheme will treat and supply over 50 million litres of stormwater per year, delivering recycled water for irrigation, toilets and public cleaning at Bondi Beach.

Key benefits of the project

Over 50 million litres of drinking water saved each year

Improved water quality at Bondi Beach through stormwater filtration

Improved park surface and quality for recreational use

Underground system operation allows for open space to be maintained

Improving water security to ensure we have water for irrigation in times of drought

Carbon neutral operation through use of solar power

How does it work?

Operation of the scheme is fully automated, with intelligent water quality monitoring and measurement 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This ensures that the re-use water is treated to a high standard, removing stormwater pollutants and disinfecting water using Ultraviolet technology.

A 10 kW photovoltaic solar system, which is installed on the roof of Bondi Pavilion, provides energy for the carbon neutral operation of the scheme.

The scheme also uses porous pipe technology to treat polluted stormwater run-off from Campbell Parade, removing heavy metals hydrocarbons and phosphrous. The result is cleaner water at Bondi Beach.

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